Typically known for its mountainous landscapes and vast swaths of protected wilderness, Idaho, now has the added distinction of being a Fingercheck payroll state! Yes, the gem state is the latest to adopt our all-in-one HR platform, which includes payroll. So, if you’re a business owner looking to use a single, easy-to-use platform for your payroll…
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The enhanced unemployment insurance which expired last month, was a major lifeline for many households over the past few months. It helped many keep up with payments as the coronavirus led to layoffs nation-wide. However, the extra $600 boost of unemployment benefits lagged behind for many unemployed workers for months. This was largely due to
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Republicans are trying to piece together a stimulus draft proposal for when lawmakers return from their recess next month. In a much more scaled-down version of the original stimulus package, we see that a second stimulus check is missing. In addition to no direct payments, this latest version also has reduced unemployment benefits of $300
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At the height of the coronavirus, home delivery grocery slots became the holy grail of online quests. In fact, it still is! Home delivery services have been big business for supermarkets and big-box stores like Walmart and Costco. This is also true overseas. Last year the UK’s online-only supermarket delivery service Ocado, reported a $56m
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It shouldn’t come to a surprise that U.S. consumers are cutting back on expenses and limiting purchases amid the pandemic. That said, the economy and certain small businesses have benefitted from increased spending in certain retail areas (thanks in part, to the federal stimulus checks). But we take a closer look at how COVID-19 has
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After canceling its August recess, in the hopes to strike a deal on the next coronavirus relief package, house leaders postpone the vote until September. This comes after negotiations between Democratic leaders and the White House hit a wall. This leaves no immediate relief to out of work Americans. Talks remained deadlocked even after President
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Over the weekend, President Trump signed an executive order and issued three memoranda that provide another round of economic relief to Americans during the coronavirus. As expected, the bickering has begun. Democratic negotiators have instantly responded with sharp criticism. For the benefit of our readers and small business owners, we’re going to focus primarily on 2
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The RESTART Act is a proposal that extends and broadens the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and it’s likely you never heard of it! It’s been gaining momentum in Congress and could be part of the next stimulus package. Here’s what small business owners need to know. Closer Look: The RESTART Act This act was proposed
The RESTART Act: The Small Business Relief Proposal — You Never Heard Of! Read More
Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that more than $2.3 million in funding has been awarded to support 61 businesses and residential landlords with COVID-19-related costs and expenses through the “New York Forward” loan fund. The funding is aimed at those who did not receive Federal COVID-19 assistance. Of the 61 loans, 54 are provided for minority
$2.3M New York Forward Program Helps Landlords and Small Businesses Read More
Americans are on a stimulus check spending spree! This comes from data by The Bureau of Economic Analysis, which reported on Friday that personal spending rose 5.6% in June. This followed a surge of 8.5% in May. According to data from the Census Bureau people have predominantly been buying clothing and footwear. So essentially, this means we’re
How Long Can The U.S. Spending Spree Last? Read More
